CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Fred Fowler, president of Duke Energy Gas Transmission Group, and David Hauser, senior vice president and treasurer for Duke Energy Corporation, will lead a discussion and answer analysts’ questions regarding the company’s announcement last month of its intention to acquire Westcoast Energy. The webcast and teleconference will be held Tuesday at 4 p.m. EDT.

Internet users can participate in the webcast by accessing the investors' section of the company’s Web site to view slides and listen to audio. Interested persons can also listen to the conference by calling 800/967-7184 and using confirmation code 686310. International callers should use 719/457-2633. A replay of the conference call will be available through Oct. 15 by calling 888/203-1112, code 686310. International replay is available at 719/457-0820, code 686310.

Duke Energy, a diversified multinational energy company, creates value for customers and shareholders through an integrated network of energy assets and expertise. Duke Energy manages a dynamic portfolio of natural gas and electric supply, delivery and trading businesses -- generating revenues of more than $49 billion in 2000. Duke Energy, headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is a Fortune 100 company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol DUK. More information about the company is available on the Internet at: www.duke-energy.com.